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Overview

This gift book collection of photographs of Michelle Obama from an official White House photographer is perfect for young readers who want to get in on all of the excitement happening around her memoir Becoming!

This stunning and revealing collection of seventy photographs, coupled with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories, captures and celebrates Mrs. Obama's White House years and her dedication to improving the lives of young people in the United States and around the world.

As a former official White House photographer, Amanda Lucidon shares an insider's view on the role of the First Lady by documenting life at the White House and sharing personal memories that reveal what makes Mrs. Obama so special.

The collection also includes:* The role of the First Lady, past and present* What a White House photographer does* The history of the People's House and the people who lived there* And much more!

Newly adapted in a deluxe format for young readers from the New York Times bestseller Chasing Light, Reach Higher is a beautiful celebration of Michelle Obama and powerful reminder of the impact of a remarkable First Lady.

Praise for adult edition, Chasing Light: Michelle Obama Through the Lens of a White House Photographer:"Michelle Obama, with dignity, grace, and respect, has taught and inspired all of us to chase what is good, right, and just." --Congressman John Lewis

"This awesome collection of images reminds us of how powerful the role of First Lady has evolved to become. . . . It is a joyous collection." --Meryl Streep

Product Details

About the Author

Amanda Lucidon served as an official White House photographer responsible for photographing First Lady Michelle Obama from 2013 to 2017. She is one of only a few female White House photographers in history and was the only woman photographer during her time in the Obama White House. She is also an award-winning documentarian, filmmaker, and former freelance New York Times photographer. Amanda's work has been honored by Pictures of the Year International, National Press Photographers Association Best of Photojournalism, and the White House News Photographers Association, among others. She is a photographer, filmmaker, author, and public speaker based in Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

"Visual learners will delight in the accessibility of the photos featured, and readers will feel as though they are a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama herself. . . .Recommended for every library." —School Library Journal

"Middle grade readers will be inspired by both the former First Lady and the author’s achievements." —Booklist

Praise for adult edition, Chasing Light: Michelle Obama through the Lens of a White House Photographer:

A New York Times Bestseller

"Michelle Obama, with dignity, grace, and respect, has taught and inspired all of us to chase what is good, right, and just."–Congressman John Lewis

"Under her leadership, the classroom became an opportunity not just for learning, but also for innovation and creative expression." –Yo-Yo Ma

"This awesome collection of images reminds us of how powerful the role of First Lady has evolved to become. . . It is a joyous collection."–Meryl Streep

"Chasing Light is a remarkable and intimate behind-the-scenes look at one of the most influential icons of our time. . .This book is an outstanding tribute to our beloved First Lady."–Kerry Washington

From the Publisher

2018-09-17

Lucidon's adaptation of her adult book Chasing Light (2017) for the kindergarten-to-second-grade set aims for the photographic splendor of Pete Souza's Dream Big Dreams (2017), which celebrates what made the Obama administration both historic and extraordinary.

The author gives context for the first lady's roles as well as the role of a White House photographer and the White House itself, including descriptions of the storied hued rooms. Within that framework, Lucidon shows Michelle Obama performing her duties inside and outside what she called "the People's House." However, it's arguable that enough books exist detailing the duties and the building. What readers likely want from this book is to understand what exactly made Obama's tenure as incredible as her husband's. For example, the author calls Obama "Visitor-in-Chief," but she most famously called herself "Mom-in-Chief" and validated many black mothers in a national discourse that constantly denigrates them. Considering this, it's regrettable that the book includes relatively few photos of Obama with her family. Other missed opportunities abound, as when Lucidon fails to explain why black girls dancing under Lincoln's portrait is significant in light of Obama's first ladyship even as she acknowledges it is "a special moment in history."

With Souza's book, this could have bookended the Obama years. But it's more of a bookend and a paperweight. (Nonfiction. 4-7)

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